2681. Why a War on Trade Deficits Won't Reindustrialize America
Ed Dolan argues that tariffs aimed at reducing trade deficits will not effectively reindustrialize America and may hinder economic growth instead.
2682. YoY Measures of Inflation: Services, Goods and Shelter
Bill McBride discusses year-over-year inflation measures for services, goods, and shelter, highlighting recent trends and changes in various categories.
2683. U.S. stocks slump again as euphoria over Trump's tariff pause fades
Global stock markets rise following a pause on tariffs by the U.S. president, while investors anticipate China's response.
2684. Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs. And, how free speech in public schools has changed
An argument that a temporary halt on tariffs is discussed alongside changing dynamics of free speech in U.S. classrooms.
2685. Asia markets soar after President Trump pauses global tariffs
Asian markets rise following a pause on global tariffs, with investors awaiting China's response.
2686. My early history as a chess player
Tyler Cowen recounts his early experiences with chess, including learning the game, participating in tournaments, and the life lessons he gained from competition.
2687. Stew Leonard's CEO on how the grocery chain is handling tariffs
The CEO discusses the impact of tariffs on the grocery chain and how they are adapting to challenges in sourcing products like avocados and tequila.
2688. Higher prices may be slow to come down even if tariffs go away, economists say
An argument that even if tariffs are lifted, prices may not decrease quickly, impacting American consumers financially.
2689. What keeps a Fed president up at night
Wailin Wong discusses Austan Goolsbee's concerns about economic challenges like tariffs and inflation at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
2690. How Liberty Upsets Patterns
David Henderson discusses how liberty disrupts economic patterns, particularly in relation to protectionism and trade balances, using insights from Nozick and Boudreaux.
2691. Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company
A judge rules that a news network broadcasted false statements regarding a voting technology company's involvement in the 2020 election, leading to an upcoming jury trial.
2692. All the arguments for Trump's tariffs are wrong and bad
The post critiques various pro-tariff arguments, asserting they lack economic validity and highlights the negative consequences of tariffs on the economy.
2693. Do trade deficits matter?
Mary Childs discusses the implications of trade deficits and the public's concerns regarding tariffs and international trade dynamics.
2694. Tariffs will boost prices a lot — here's how much
The author, Unknown, discusses the impact of President Trump's tariff changes on consumer prices and provides examples of increased costs for various goods.
2695. Bilateral Trade and Barter
Scott Sumner discusses the inefficiencies of focusing on bilateral trade balances and critiques the Trump administration's approach to trade policy.
2696. Philly Fed: State Coincident Indexes Increased in 45 States in February (3-Month Basis)
The post discusses the increase in coincident indexes for 45 states, indicating improved economic conditions based on employment and other indicators.
2697. Appeals court clears the way for Trump to fire probationary federal workers once again
A court ruling allows the Trump administration to terminate probationary federal employees, impacting employment policies within the federal workforce.
2698. 'The Economist' editor unpacks the 'biggest trade policy shock' of Trump's tariffs
Terry Gross discusses Zanny Minton Beddoes's insights on the significant impact of Trump's tariff policies on the global economy.
2699. Inputs are Nested Fractally
Kevin Corcoran discusses the complexity of production inputs and the negative impact of tariffs on the economy, using the example of a pencil's creation.
2700. Trump administration backs off Nvidia's 'H20' chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner
The Trump administration reconsidered a ban on Nvidia's AI chip sales to China after a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, impacting Chinese companies' stockpiling strategies.